When I say I am a Christian

“When I say I am a Christian” Poem By Carol Wimmer.

When I say, â€œI am a Christianâ€
Iâ€™m not shouting, â€œIâ€™ve been saved!â€
Iâ€™m whispering, â€œI get lost!
Thatâ€™s why I chose this wayâ€

When I say, â€œI am a Christianâ€
I donâ€™t speak with human pride
Iâ€™m confessing that I stumble –
needing God to be my guide

When I say, â€œI am a Christianâ€
Iâ€™m not trying to be strong
Iâ€™m professing that Iâ€™m weak
and pray for strength to carry on

When I say, â€œI am a Christianâ€
Iâ€™m not bragging of success
Iâ€™m admitting that Iâ€™ve failed
and cannot ever pay the debt

When I say, â€œI am a Christianâ€
I donâ€™t think I know it all
I submit to my confusion
asking humbly to be taught

When I say, â€œI am a Christianâ€
Iâ€™m not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible
but God believes Iâ€™m worth it

When I say, â€œI am a Christianâ€
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache
which is why I seek Godâ€™s name

When I say, â€œI am a Christianâ€
I do not wish to judge
I have no authority
I only know Iâ€™m loved

Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer

About Carol Wimmer original author of “When I Say I Am A Christian”

While raising her two children, Carol devoted her life to ministry through the creative arts. She served as a director of music, theatre and fine arts within three churches from 1976-1998 during which time she wrote many original songs, scripts and poems. She and her husband are now retired and love spoiling their grandchildren!

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